Middle East & North Africa

Despite the use of harsh rhetoric, the Iranian government has not carried out adequate retaliation for the assassination of its generals

Libya’s disarmament initially hailed as a “model” or a “success story” soon turned into a cautionary tale

Moscow’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East reflect the rise of middle powers, juggling for leverage among the bigger geopolitical players

Iran has an opportunity to enhance its military capabilities and training, which are currently outmatched by most neighboring countries

While Iran touts the actions of its proxies against Israel, it is struggling to deal with growing economic and societal problems at home

By targeting Israel and Israeli-owned ships, the Houthis are signaling that their harsh rhetoric against Israel is not just empty words

The war has shaken up the balance of power in the Middle East, leading to new opportunities for countries vying for influence in the region

Iran will have to balance between using the Gaza crisis to advance its nuclear program without also provoking a major response